Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

Consequently, the point is, it is incorrect to argue the taxpayer will meet the cost of the now accruing pension liability. Nevertheless, for my benefit and that of the Deputy, I will the state of the Eircom No. 2 fund and the estimate of liability of the State, if any. There may not be any liability. I hope this is the case. I hope the fund is sufficiently robust to meet the pension rights of individuals who will have accrued pre-vesting pension entitlements.

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